Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 83014 — Wilson, WY

ZIP code 83014 (Wilson, Teton County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is June 20 and the first fall frost August 31.

Where ZIP 83014 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone5b−15 to −10 °F
Coldest night−26.1 to −23.3 °C
Last frostJun 20
First frostAug 31
2012 zone4b

Was 4b on the 2012 map — a full zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 5b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Wilson, WY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostJune 20median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJuly 9only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostAugust 31median — 10% chance by Aug 12
Growing season70 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around June 2 and returns around September 13.

From the NOAA station Moose, WY — 19 miles away, elevation 6,444 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 83014

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
SpinachSow outdoors · May 9 – May 30
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 30 – Jun 13
Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 23 – Jun 6
PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 30 – Jun 13
LettuceSow outdoors · May 23 – Jun 6
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 30 – Jun 13
TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 25 – May 9
TomatoesTransplant · Jun 27 – Jul 11
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jul 4 – Jul 18
BeansSow outdoors · Jun 27 – Jul 11
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 27 – Jul 11
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 27 – Jul 11
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 6 – Jul 20
GarlicPlant cloves · Aug 17 – Sep 21
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 20) and first fall frost (Aug 31) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 83014 came on Apr 23 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (May 10).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 5b in Wyoming

549 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Wyoming, and rated by the USDA to survive −15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 22

Shrubs 99

Wildflowers & perennials 254

Grasses 162

Vines 3

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Wilson, WY.

Soil in Wilson, WY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 83014 is Limber family — gravelly sandy loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.2strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Limber-Mine-Watsondraw families, complex, 5 to 30 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 83014; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Wilson, WY

Summer high79 °Faverage high, July
Winter low6 °Faverage low, January
Hot days5days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights236nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days880base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 25 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 57 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation41.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 26 °F, low 6 °F 26°6° JanFebruary: average high 30 °F, low 9 °F 30°9° FebMarch: average high 40 °F, low 18 °F 40°18° MarApril: average high 50 °F, low 26 °F 50°26° AprMay: average high 60 °F, low 32 °F 60°32° MayJune: average high 70 °F, low 38 °F 70°38° JunJuly: average high 79 °F, low 41 °F 79°41° JulAugust: average high 78 °F, low 40 °F 78°40° AugSeptember: average high 68 °F, low 33 °F 68°33° SepOctober: average high 55 °F, low 25 °F 55°25° OctNovember: average high 38 °F, low 16 °F 38°16° NovDecember: average high 26 °F, low 7 °F 26°7° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.44 in precipitation 5.4 JanFebruary: 4.90 in precipitation 4.9 FebMarch: 4.39 in precipitation 4.4 MarApril: 3.86 in precipitation 3.9 AprMay: 3.26 in precipitation 3.3 MayJune: 2.44 in precipitation 2.4 JunJuly: 1.27 in precipitation 1.3 JulAugust: 1.40 in precipitation 1.4 AugSeptember: 1.98 in precipitation 2.0 SepOctober: 2.89 in precipitation 2.9 OctNovember: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 NovDecember: 5.58 in precipitation 5.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Jackson, WY (11 mi away); precipitation: Phillips Bench, WY (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

8 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

Wyoming planting zones →

Questions about 83014

What planting zone is ZIP code 83014?

ZIP code 83014 (Wilson, WY) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −15 to −10 °F (−26.1 to −23.3 °C).

When is the last frost in Wilson, WY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 83014 is June 20; after July 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Moose station.

When is the first frost in Wilson, WY?

The median first fall frost near 83014 is August 31, giving a median frost-free growing season of 70 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 83014?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 25 – May 9 and set transplants outside around Jun 27 – Jul 11, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 83014 get?

About 41.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Phillips Bench station).

How hot do summers get in Wilson, WY?

The average high peaks at 79 °F in July, with about 5 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 83014 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Limber family at the center of ZIP 83014: gravelly sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.2 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Wilson, WY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 83014 came on Apr 23 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (May 10), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Wilson, WY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 83014 is 15 h 25 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 83014 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 83014 in zone 4b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.